BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Disney is ensuring annual pass holders don't have to pay for periods when its U.S. theme parks are closed.

This announcement comes as Disney World and Disneyland remain shut down due to the coronavirus.

If you paid up front for your passes you have two options. You can get a refund for the days the parks are closed, or Disney will extend the expiration date on your passes to make up for the missed period.

Pass holders who pay monthly will not be charged during the closure and they'll get refunds for any payments they made after the shutdowns according to Disney.

The Walt Disney company is also furloughing all employees not considered necessary to operations across the entertainment empire.